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These two links are useful
http://eehouse.org/fixin/formfmu.php
http://www.machinehead-software.co.uk/bike/chain_length/chainlengthcalc.html
As long as you get it right to start with use single-speed specific rings, sprockets and chain you're chain will be worn out before the amount of slack becomes an issue.